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1.4 and 1.5 8v SOHC (Aveo, 2005-2011) engine: faults and reliability

GM Daewoo E-TEC II 1.4 and 1.6 16v (Lacetti/Optra and Aveo de primera generación) version

Buy

We have found no specific faults for the 8-valve versions; AutoCentrum describes the Aveo engines as lightly stressed and of moderate fault record, with 200,000 to 250,000 km typical.[1][2]

Years
2005–2011
Power
83–86 hp
Faults that affect it
1
0 of high or critical severity
Cars that use it
1
in our database

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What changes in this version

Single-camshaft, eight-valve versions of the European Aveo: a 1.4 with 83 hp and a 1.5 with 86 hp according to Autokult. Wikipedia lists them as E-TEC II SOHC, although the Family 1 entry groups them as E-TEC SOHC.[2][3][4]

Faults of the 1.4 and 1.5 8v SOHC (Aveo, 2005-2011) engine

The documented engine faults that affect this version and its years, from most to least important.

  1. 1Low severityFrequency: RareLubricationOil consumption and oil leaksThe Polish press mentions oil leaks on the Lacetti 1.4 16v and on the Aveo (crankshaft seal), and high consumption on some Lacettis. These are isolated cases: most owners who comment notice no consumption.

Cars fitted with the 1.4 and 1.5 8v SOHC (Aveo, 2005-2011) engine

Open each car to see all its faults with this engine and what to check before buying it.

Chevrolet

Frequently asked questions

Is the 1.4 and 1.5 8v SOHC (Aveo, 2005-2011) engine reliable?

Our verdict is “Buy”. We have found no specific faults for the 8-valve versions; AutoCentrum describes the Aveo engines as lightly stressed and of moderate fault record, with 200,000 to 250,000 km typical.[1][2]

What faults does the 1.4 and 1.5 8v SOHC (Aveo, 2005-2011) engine have?

The documented ones that affect this version, by importance: oil consumption and oil leaks (low severity).

Which cars use the 1.4 and 1.5 8v SOHC (Aveo, 2005-2011) engine?

Chevrolet Aveo I (2005–2011).[1][2][3][5]

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Sources

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  1. Czy warto kupić: używany Chevrolet Aveo (od 2002 do 2011)AutoCentrum.pl · Motoring press · published 5 March 2013 · consulted 2 November 2026 · in another language
  2. Używany Chevrolet Aveo T200/T250 - typowe awarie i problemyWP Autokult · Motoring press · published 28 January 2012 · consulted 2 November 2026 · in another language
  3. Chevrolet Aveo (T200)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026
  4. GM Family 1 engineWikipedia · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026
  5. Chevrolet AveoWikipedia (es) · Other source · consulted 2 November 2026 · in Spanish